With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 11-0 (1)
The Sequoits outscored opponents 77-3 in their past six games behind hot hitting from Eden Echevarria, Claire Schuyler, Jacey Schuler and Addison Webb.
2. Carmel 8-1 (2)
Madison DeBennette allowed just 10 hits and struck out 27 in her past 20 innings.
3. Wauconda 10-4 (5)
Savannah Powers came up with big hits in wins against Lakes and Grant and is batting .667 in her past five games.
4. Warren 8-4 (3)
Hannah Conger, a Wisconsin recruit, is hitting close to .500 to power the Blue Devils’ offense.
5. Mundelein 7-2 (8)
Freshman Shae Johnson and sophomore Sophia Zepeda are a solid one-two punch in the circle for the Mustangs.
6. Libertyville 8-5 (7)
Adriana Callahan has been crushing the ball since moving into the leadoff spot, sparking the Wildcats’ four-game winning streak.
7. Stevenson 4-2-1 (4)
The Patriots’ blowout win against Lake Forest on Tuesday followed tough losses to Warren and Mundelein.
8. Grant 6-6 (6)
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The Bulldogs’ quality wins against Grayslake Central and Carmel were followed by losses to Grayslake North and Wauconda.
9. Zion-Benton 3-2 (NR)
Freshman Sam White has made several highlight-reel defensive plays at short and is showing patience at the plate.
10. Deerfield 2-3 (10)
Rori Browne is hitting over .500 and hasn’t struck out in her past 20 at-bats.
Senior pitcher Bella Ranallo went 5-for-9 with two home runs and a double in the past week and threw a complete game against Maine East to lead Lake Forest to its first win of the season on April 8.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
